Berkeley’s Police Accountability Board 6-26-24

Posted on July 1, 2024 in League News | comments

The Berkeley Police Accountability Board (PAB) gathered on June 26, 2024 for a brief meeting. One main portion of the meeting was a report from Berkeley Police Department’s Deputy Chief Jen Tate. Tate announced that th...

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League Youth Council Members & Rally About the Exclusion of Jewish and Black Jurors

Posted on June 25, 2024 in League News | comments

In response to a League of Women Voters of Alameda County Council (ACC) request, LWVBAE Albany Youth Council representatives attended a rally on Tuesday, June 8th at 10 AM at the Alameda County Courthouse. Along with oth...

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Preparing for the 2024 Presidential Election with LWV’s Chief Counsel

Posted on June 24, 2024 in League News | comments

Fighting for pro-voter laws is an essential part of defending our democracy. With voter suppression efforts on the rise, lawyers at organizations like the League are working across all 50 states to protect our rights and...

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The Albany Policing Commission 6-20-24

Posted on June 24, 2024 in League News | comments

The Albany Policing Commission held its monthly meeting on June 20, 2024. June’s meeting commenced with the regular roll call and acknowledgment of the city’s founding on Ohlone land. The meeting swiftly moved to an ...

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Annual Meeting 24 Report

Posted on June 23, 2024 in League News | comments

On June 13, 2024, the League of Women Voters of Berkeley, Albany, and Emeryville (LWVBAE) held its Annual Meeting, featuring an inspiring and informative talk by the remarkable Anat Shenker-Osorio. Shenker-Osorio is an a...

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Juneteenth with Our League

Posted on June 17, 2024 in League News | comments

The annual Juneteenth festival in Berkeley was an outstanding success this Sunday! It was a beautiful day that brought together numerous families and individuals for a joyous celebration. The streets were alive with food...

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Albany Racial Inclusivity and Social Equity Commission Discussion

Posted on June 17, 2024 in League News | comments

The Albany Racial Inclusivity and Social Equity Commission (RISE) led a brief productive meeting on June 4th. It was mentioned that evening that the Albany Racial Equity Survey was put on hold due to concerns that the Ci...

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The Healthcare Team Does Coffee Hour

Posted on June 17, 2024 in League News | comments

Coffee Hour with a Healthcare Twist. Tuesday, June 25 at 5pm. JOIN HERE The Healthcare Team’s mission is to educate LWVBAE members on approaches to healthcare reform. In place of our monthly Team meeting, we will join ...

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Pride Month Celebration

Posted on June 15, 2024 in League News | comments

June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender/Transexual, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual/Allies+ (LGBTQIA+) Pride Month! The rainbow is used a symbol of LGBTQIA+ pride and LGBTQIA+ social movements, as its many colors reflec...

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Excluding Black and Jewish Jurors

Posted on June 9, 2024 in League News | comments

Local Leaders, Condemning the Practice of Excluding Black and Jewish Jurors, Push for Re-sentencing in All Alameda County Death Penalty Cases. League Members Encouraged to Support the Rally on June 18 to Advocate that th...

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